If you are grabbing rentals before hitting the slopes, you might as well grab the breakfast buffet here here as well! There are not a lot of other restaurants open in the morning, and although we weren't quite ready for a big meal/buffet, we ended up being pretty happy with this decision! This is a no-frills breakfast buffet with probably about 6 to 8 items as your selection, but it is quite a hearty meal. The eggs are not powdered, and the biscuits and gravy were delicious! The men who were serving everyone were very friendly and moved as quickly as possible although the line was a little bit slow since it was a busy time of the morning. It is a little bit of a pricier buffet given the selection, But for the convenience, it was worth it. read more

Great food for breakfast and lunch! We always stop at Fred's when we are in Beech Mountain! Rustic feel and great staff! Staff is always friendly. We love Fred's! read more

Stopped by on my way to the ski mountains my for breakfast and am pleased with the experience! Wonderful customer service, all the workers made me feel like I was a true guest there! One of the workers suggested I get one of their specials that was not on the menu, it was incredibly delicious, hardy, and filling! Certainly worth the money, especially when you know it's going to a nice small shop! read more

Great Burger!!! juicy and delicious! You're not going to find a better burger around! All wagu beef and sweet red onion on a toasted potato roll! So good! read more

Went here for breakfast before making our way back home. The menu wasn't as extensive as it was online but we were okay with that because we weren't looking for anything heavy. I opted for the sausage, egg and cheese biscuit. It took a little while for the food to come out but it was also pretty busy. The sandwich was pretty good, my favorite part was the biscuit. They have a beautiful sunroom you can sit in if you can manage to snag a table out there. Overall the staff was friendly, the food was good and a great quick place to stop for a bite to eat and get some shopping in at their store upstairs. read more

Fred's Backside Deli - Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit. - Delis Near Me - Beech Mountain, North Carolina

I visited Fred's Backside Deli since I was staying in Birch Mountain and there aren't many places around for breakfast. Overall, their prices are good and the food is just okay, nothing spectacular. I got the South Beach bowl and it was pretty bland. Luckily they have a condiment bar with plenty of ketchup, mustard and hot sauce. Fred's uses Boars Head brand meat so maybe their lunch sandwiches are better than their breakfast options. I will say that I like the relaxed, country vibe in the restaurant and the staff is very pleasant. Overall, 3/5 stars. read more

Fred's Backside Deli - Menu on 1/3/23 - Delis Near Me - Beech Mountain, North Carolina

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Good breakfast and barbeque. Friendly staff and affordable. We have been eating here for over 20 years. There is also a mercantile store upstairs with everything you may need in a pinch on the mountain. Prices are good, considering the convenient location. We ate here several times a week for lunch back in 2001 when my family built house on Beech Mountain. Friendly, affordable and tasty lunch. The barbeque at Fred's is much better and affordable than other options on mountain (e.g., WW Lodge / Holy Smokes). White Wolf Lodge/Holy Smokes is pricey with poorer fare and manager Mike will berate/harass customers if staff loses receipts and refuse to admit mistake. Eat at Fred's Backside Deli instead. Fred's is always friendly, convenient and yummy. read more

This hidden gem of a restaurant is in the basement of a general store! It was the morning our trip was coming to an end, so I was a bit sad until we walked in here. The store is adorable and has a little bit of everything! I admired the produce and the trinkets, and then walked down the enclosed stairs to find an open layout with what looked to be a beautiful outside sitting area as well. I didn't go outside because it was cold and rainy. You order at a counter and the choices are pretty simple. I had some disappointing biscuits and gravy the day before, so I wanted to give them a shot. The food came out fast and hot, it was tasty and fresh and well executed. My biscuits were perfect covered in that creamy gravy. Sometimes it doesn't have to be fancy, it just has to be good. There were some local gentlemen sitting here enjoying Sunday breakfast and I could tell this is the kind of place that maybe the older generation comes to slow down and have a good meal. I loved everything about this place! read more

Fred's Backside Deli - Beech Mountain breakfast - Delis Near Me - Beech Mountain, North Carolina

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Fred's Deli is a Beech Mountain institution. It's reliably good. I've never had a bad meal there. The atmosphere is casual and the service is helpful and friendly. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. After your meal, you can go upstairs to the Mercantile to shop. As Fred says, "If we don't have it, you don't need it." read more

Fred's is our go to for lunch on the mountain. Their turkey sandwich is amazing, tomatoes are a standout. My husband had a cheeseburger and was very satisfied. read more

As always, the food is delicious, staff friendly and love the ambiance. No trip to Beech Mtn is complete without a trip to Fred's. And Fred himself is a treasure. read more

Stopped by for lunch and walked right past the outdoor grill and knew immediately from the smell i would be getting one of their chargrilled burgers! It came out so quick, less than 5 minutes! Also highly recommend the baked beans! read more

Fred's Backside Deli - Gorgonzola burger w baked beans, potato salad, and cole slaw. - Delis Near Me - Beech Mountain, North Carolina

If you're looking to wait an hour for a subpar biscuit, this is the place to go! Terrible service. Damn near went back to help the kitchen

Service is terrible. Me and my buddy waited over 40 minutes for 2 bacon egg and cheese biscuits. Won't be coming back.

We love Fred's Backside Deli. Breakfast is always delicious and for lunch, their Reuben sandwich is one of the best anywhere!

It's close to where we were staying for the weekend so we decided to hit it for lunch. There's no inside dining during pandemic but there's a small area with outside on the patio where you can wait for your order. There were hardly any customers but it still took 30 minutes for our order to be ready. I think 30 mins is their standard answer to "how long?" It took a little longer than that for the hot food to come out. I don't know why. It's not like they were slammed with orders. Cold sandwiches were faster. There's nothing remarkable about the food. I had a roast beef sandwich, no cheese, and they got it right. You just have to remember to pick up your condiments and napkins at a separate station. It's not automatically included with your box. Location is downstairs from Fred's General Mercantile store. We did some shopping there to kill time while we waited for our order. The deli is close to our vacation place so it was convenient. read more

This place is tucked behind / below Fred's mercantile. You can get there by walking around the backside of the building on the outdoor patio, or walking through the mercantile store and going down the inside stairs. They serve good hot food. For breakfast, southern style biscuits, grits, gravy, eggs, bacon, toast. For lunch, my kids "loved" the grilled cheese sandwich on the kids menu. I had a Rueben which was perfect. Both lunch items came with a side of lays chips. We went upstairs to shop in the mercantile store while we waited for our food (to go) to be ready. Just fyi - They sell coffee there but not fancy cappuccino's / mochas / etc (If you want a local Starbucks type coffee drinks, I recommend First Chair coffee shop for fancy fluffy cappuccino drinks). The ambience is a mix of rustic and eclectic, plenty of skiers around at tables that appear to eat here before going to the slopes. The ski shop is just next door, in the same building downstairs. read more

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waffles are good, but that is really the only positive thing I can say about this place. Best breakfast in Beech Mountain? well, easy claim when it is the only place at least beginning of September. Do you want to feel like you did something wrong and you are being punished for it? staff will make sure you feel like an intruder. Definitely skip this place! read more

Good food. Service was a little slow. It's kid friendly and next to sledding hills and ski resorts read more

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Great place to pop in and sit down or take out. We stopped on our way out home and ordered three bacon, egg, and cheese biscuits to go. The cinnamon roll looked amazing (as did their fresh baked cookies) so we ordered one of those to split too. Service was friendly and fast. The breakfast sandwich was delicious, the biscuit was light and you could taste the butter, but not greasy. While I waited I went upstairs to look at the Mercantile which had varied options between grocery, hardware, and souvenirs. Also fresh baked bread from 4.50 - 6.00 a loaf. Would definitely stop here if you are in the mountains. They are serious about breakfast stops at 11, plan accordingly. read more

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This place is busy, but friendly and the food is very good! We've tried the tuna sandwich -simple and yum! The Italian -very flavorful, the breakfast burrito- delicious and satisfying! Be prepared for a wait, cooked to order in a small space. Nice setting, we love it for a relaxing meal, when you've got a little extra time. read more

Fred's Deli offers an interesting collection of lunch items that will satisfy tourists and locals alike. Eight of us ordered an array of lunch specials. I went with the BLT and a cup of chili. I initially wanted the BBQ sandwich but they were out of BBQ. The kitchen put extra bacon on the sandwich to compensate for the lack of BBQ. They even toasted the bread. It turned out to be an above average BLT. The star of the show is their chili. Without question. Fred's chili is loaded with meat and beans and served very thick. Crush a heaping portion of crackers and you're as happy as a clam. Some of the best chili in recent memory. Service is super polite and friendly, but the line seems to get backed up rather quickly. The dining area with high wood ceilings make for unmatched natural lighting. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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Good service and great food. It tends to get busy and can take awhile to get the food but at least it's hot and fresh. I had the bacon egg and cheese biscuit it was actually pretty good. The biscuit was really soft almost like a cake. Crispy Bacon and the egg was cooked perfectly. Will be back on my next visit to Beech! read more

Was expecting a quick meal but instead waited for 30 min for 2 biscuits . The staff is very unresponsive and immature and I personally will never step foot in it again . Also to note after 30 minutes of waiting the food came out cold.Overall very poor establishment we with what appears to be very poor management. read more

Great food! Breakfast was wonderful! The only issue we had was that the hash browns were a bit salty. Everything else was terrific. Employees are so helpful and friendly. We will be back again. Can't wait to try their lunch menu. Prices were really reasonable. read more

The deli is under new management with Chef Paula. The deli menu is better than ever and shouldn't be missed! The week day lunch specials have been great. Staff are friendly and inviting. read more

Wonderful biscuit sandwich! Biscuit was light , fluffy and likely fattening, but oh so good. Outdoor seating creates a perfect mountain setting for breakfast read more

Bad place if you will go with kids under 5 years old. My kids were playing and the waiter told me that we need to leave for the noise. The food is is not a big deal but a little advice, if you say that the sandwich is cold or not toasted enough, the waiter will check the sandwich temperature with his finger in front of you. (Literally) I was there on January 3rd 2021. read more

Cute cottage feel with great food and service. They went above and beyond each time we came to help us out or make us feel welcome. The gentleman at the deli counter were exceptional, thank you! You must stop by when you're in the area. read more

Service was quick, food was hot, coffee was hotter. Left satisfied and full. If you are staying on Beech Mt. this is definitely the place to go for breakfast. read more

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Great breakfast place under the Mercantile. Very friendly staff good place. A great variety of food.

Egg on my sausage egg and cheese biscuit was overdone and looked greasy other than that it was good not worth losing my business over would eat there again. read more

Horrible experience. Two biscuit sandwiches took 45 minutes and one of them was missing bacon. Will never go back.

Initially when I walked in I was fairly impressed. The general store was nice and had a decent selection. I was looking for a cup of coffee so I went down stairs to the deli with intentions of going back upstairs to grab a few items. Upon stepping toward the counter the person at the counter was taking an order so I got in line behind them. The person taking the order snapped her head toward me and raised her entire hand toward my face and very rudely shouted at me "Excuse me, this is the LAST order! We are closed for 45 minutes!" This was at 11am. Very rude and clearly not interested in my business. I politely said ok and left. They will not get my business. I can find coffee some where else. read more

I wish Fred's would consider more environmentally friendly options like no paper plates or plastic utensils. Everything's throw away unless you order a $14 breakfast. Small Paper plates barely contain food items. Service is a little off putting. Coffee is ok. Hope they make some changes. Next time it's Banner Elk. read more

Waited 20 minutes for our order. It was not crowed. Ordered 2 bacon and egg sandwiches, 2 drinks. Got one sandwich. The clerk didn't put in the correct order. My niece was missing her hashbrowns and her daughters biscuit was not fully cooked. read more

I was blown away by their hospitality at the breakfast. The food was great and service exceptional. I love eating breakfast here, we stop in almost every weekend. The eggs are great as are the biscuits. I surely wish they would shed some of their friendly etiquette with their partners upstairs. read more

This place is the best. First with a family of 5 all 3 boys they can eat. So when the bill came to 23 bucks for breakfast score. Nice place good selection. With saying that this isn't a 5 star place so if you want that go somewhere else they and myself don't want you there. Fred's rock read more

VERY BASIC. Many public school cafeterias provide the same quality of food. You go down into the basement on the backside of Fred's Mercantile, stand in line, order at the register, pay and then hope for the best. I've found that Fred's Backside frequently runs out of the ingredients needed for both the most basic menu items and also daily specials. When they do have what you want, the wait may sometimes be long. Most days, there's just one person at the grill. YES, Fred's is "quaint" (definition: attractively unusual or old-fashioned)... and YES, Fred's motto is, "If we don't have it, you don't need it." ... well, that's presumptuous... Safe yourself a step. There are numerous attractive, efficient and well staffed restaurants just 8-12 minutes away in Banner Elk. You passed a number of them as you initially reached Banner Elk (before heading up the mountain). Try them out. Enjoy! read more

Menu is full if good things, Place is warm especially during winter. There is anything from meat to salad making the choices unlimited. However they didnt have any chicken sandwiches available and ran out of hamburger buns, so always have a plan B. The food is delicious although there is no service. You have to go tell the chef what you want to eat, no one comes to you. Other than that, its great and delicious place. read more

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